We are in the midst of the darkest era of collegiate sports, particularly in college football. The media has recently publicized the Penn State University childhood sexual-abuse scandal, the University of Miami’s illegal boosters funding players with improper benefits, Cam Newton and Reggie Bush (two Heisman trophy winners) receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars (along with a California home in Bush’s case) and the five … Continue reading NCAA: Pay to Play
Monday, November 7 • A theft from the Swanson Tennis Center was reported to Campus Safety. Thursday, November 10 • A Campus Safety Officer was called to investigate a property damage report at North Hall. Friday, November 11 • A Gustavus employee reported the loss of her campus keys. Saturday, November 12 • A student on Campus Drive was cited by … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (Nov 18, 2011)
With the completion of Beck Academic Hall, Gustavus will now resume work on other renovation projects. These plans include renovations of the Anderson Social Science Center and Lund Center, along with a revamping of Nobel Hall, a task that has been in the development process for quite some time. The current building was Finishedin 1962 and dedicated in the fall of 1963. “It was an … Continue reading Campus gears up for Nobel Hall renovations
A protest on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, by a group of students advocating the rights of non-Christians on campus, brought the issue of an interfaith space to the forefront for administration and the Board of Trustees. An Oct. 21, 2011 meeting with President Jack Ohle, Dean of Students JoNes Van Hecke and concerned students to designate the interfaith space the protesters demanded, resulted in the … Continue reading Interfaith Space moves temporarily into Leadholm
Schell’s Brewery, Friendly Confines Cheese Shoppe, Dining Services, Jake’s Pizza, Reunion Giving and Annual Fund are all coming together to offer a free beer tasting and pizza party to the senior class. Students will sample five different Schell’s beers, enjoy pizza and learn about the senior class legacy. Many colleges ask graduating seniors to pledge to give money back in the future, but Gustavus seniors … Continue reading Senior Class Legacy celebrations begin
For over a year and a half, the idea of the Dive being host to a pub has been controversially discussed and debated. With recent results from SurveyMonkey, Student Senate is making Dive renovations a priority. Although the possibility of constructing and operating an on-campus pub does not seem likely, there has been explicit cause for some renovation. “At this point, nothing is set in … Continue reading Senate crunches Dive renovation survey results
Fast Facts Occupation: King of Sweden Born: Stockholm 1595 Married: Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg Successor: Daughter Christina War Attire: God was his armor Accredited Names: “The Golden King,” “The Lion of the North” and “the Great” Find him: Outside of Old Main and in the Jackson Campus Center King Gustav II Adolf, who ruled Sweden from 1611 until his death in 1632, is celebrated … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: King Gustav II Adolf
In celebration of the diverse cultures present on the Gustavus campus, the annual International Festival will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19 as an entertaining and educational way for the campus community to learn about other cultures. The festival will be hosted in Alumni Hall and is planned to run from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Hosted by the International Cultures Club, the festival is … Continue reading International Festival to showcase cultures on campus
Mix an ambitious white writer and an experienced black maid and in essence you have The Help, a book written by Kathryn Stockett, and adapted for the big screen in the identically titled movie The Help (2011). Playing this weekend, Nov. 11, 12 and 13 in Wallenberg Auditoriun. Highlighting the stories of progressive, unyielding, white Americans helping in the fight against racial prejudice, the story … Continue reading Too much stress? Help yourself to a break!
Choreographers’ Gallery will showcase original pieces from student choreographers and dancers at the Anderson Theatre on Nov. 17, 18 and 19 at 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Nov. 20. Tickets are available at the Student Activities Office information (SAO) desk or at gustavustickets.com Choreographers’ Gallery takes place every other fall semester. This year there will be six student-choreographed pieces and a solo. “There are … Continue reading Choreographers’ Gallery displays students’ movements
